Comments from Kamalot

Kamalot commented on Latest iPhone Firmware Saves Pictures from Safari

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:42:54 EDT

Nice. I wonder how long before the iPhone gets the features the rest of use on a day-to-day basis.

This is a feature I use all the time on my mobile. I can save photos from sites to my SD card and MMS them to others, or attach them to an email.

Style over substance should be the new Apple slogan.

Kamalot commented on Windows Mobile Internet Sharing Made Easy (3G iPhone!)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:12:54 EST

This is very, very sad. I feel for the iPhone population.

Kamalot commented on Uncharted Calls Spanish Readers "Huge Nerds"

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:06:53 EST

Considering how much trouble some game companies go through in thwir writing to make sure they don't offend anyone (removal of the word "spaz" ring a bell?) I can't understand why anyone would be stupid enough to leave an insulting message in a game... especially an insulting message that breaks the 4th wall and insults the player him/herself!

[uk.gizmodo.com]

Kamalot commented on PSP Online Store - What It Is and Where It's Going

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:42:07 EST

@Evan394: Any FPS uses both analog sticks. Sounds like you didn't play many original Playstation games.

Kamalot commented on Dartboard Lets You Score a Boobie Bullseye

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:36:29 EST

Bullseye on the crotch?

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Nintendo's got you covered. Always good for a laugh.

Kamalot commented on Sony Introduces HDMS-S1D, an 80GB Networked Digital Photo Album

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:41:38 EDT

Sony has lost their blinkin' mind. This product's anemic features and inflated price tag give the illusion that the PS3 is a good value.

Kamalot commented on Voltage Races Into The Future

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:11:52 EDT

Looks next-gen, the damn game is BROWN!

Kamalot commented on Western Digital My Books Go to 2TB

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:32:07 EDT

I just purchased two (2) of the Western Digital Passport drives for my OQO. Both of them died within 24 hours. Western Digital took more than 2 weeks to reply to my troubleshooting email.

Sorry Western Digital. I used to be a big supporter of yours. Due to your shoddy manufacturing as well as your lackluster support, I'm not buying any more Western Digital drives.

Clean up your act.

Kamalot commented on 60GB PlayStation 3 Re-Discontinued

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:59:59 EDT

@SchruteBuck: The difference is, there is a TON of downloadable content for the Xbox 360. The PS3's online network is BARREN. Even then, the PS3's hard drive is user-replaceable. It is cheaper to buy your own drive off of new egg and swap it out. All you need is a screwdriver, and it is still covered under warranty. Buying a 120 gig drive 2-3 years from now (if the PS3 ever becomes popular and has good downloadable content), will be much cheaper.

Anyone on the fence about PS3 should buy a used one from one of the many unhappy PS3 owners. The build quality on them is very good, unlike the 360, so getting one used shouldn't be a problem.

Kamalot commented on 60GB PlayStation 3 Re-Discontinued

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:14:50 EDT

@daftrok: Sorry, that's rampant speculation and flies completely in the face of Sony's actions.

This move confirms that Sony wants the PS3 to be $600. Sure, they COULD eventually drop the price, but instead they are offering a new model with fewer features at the full $600 price. Yes, it has a marginal capacity increase, but I haven't filled up my 20 gig PS3 yet.

Sony has painted themselves into a corner with the PS3, and they seem to be doing everything possible to screw over consumers.

My PS3 is sits unused.

Kamalot commented on 60GB PS3 Not Getting the Axe

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:37:41 EDT

@Jitty: Actually, Sony has stated that it is not a priority for them to expand upon the software emulation, so if new updates come they will be welcome but don't expect them.

For instance, God of War 2 does not run using software emulation. There are many others, and a large number that Sony claims work still have issues. European executives even suggest that playing without sound is acceptable, and therefore only a 'minor glitch'.

Kamalot commented on 60GB PS3 Not Getting the Axe

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:30:57 EDT

Sony is more and more of a complete clusterf#&* every day. Their own executives can't tell what's going on.

I'm more and more convinced that Sony's company culture is corrupt to the core, and it is eating them away on the inside.

According to the latest reports on EvilAvatar.com and Joystiq, the plan is to let the $500 60 gig system run its course, which directly contradicts this news article.

"The 60GB PS3 will be available in North America for $499 until supplies of that unit are depleted. We have ample inventory to meet the immediate needs of consumers in this territory for several months to come. We won't be making any further announcements regarding our hardware offerings in the North America at this time."

In our opinion, it's a touch disingenuous for Sony to just now be bringing this information to light, even though Karraker goes on to insist that this is not a bait-and-switch. If that's the truth, why make it seem like the company was returning to a two-SKU strategy when that was clearly just temporary?

I don't believe anything Sony says any more since it is clear they blatantly lie.

Source:
[www.evilavatar.com]

Kamalot commented on Sony Europe President: 60GB PS3 Getting the Axe in America [UPDATE: Not]

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:04:57 EDT

Wasn't the PS3 ALREADY at the $499 price point when it launched?

I don't see how any of this is going to motivate ANYONE to buy a PS3...

Kamalot commented on Sony Europe President: 60GB PS3 Getting the Axe in America [UPDATE: Not]

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:22:33 EDT

Love the image of the Dodo on the box.

Sony really is sounding like they don't want anyone to buy PS3s. Hey everyone here's a PS3 price cut, syke!

Kamalot commented on Sony's denying rumors about

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:12:57 EDT

@dhechler: Sounds like Sony backed themselves into a corner on this one.

Kamalot commented on Gizmodo Transformed into Gizmodo Prime

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:19:47 EDT

Ooops! Commenter names are too far off the right. Remember that, as a gadget site, people will be reading it with every UMPC, iPhone, and web-enabled toaster.

Kamalot commented on Gizmodo Transformed into Gizmodo Prime

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:18:24 EDT

Very nice. Much better than the last visual overhaul. Keep up the good work.

Kamalot commented on Early Bird Gets Earthworm Jim PSP

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:24:33 EDT

The article also states, "However, it doesn't appear that PSP fans can expect too much more in the upcoming future. Talking about their E3 plans, Alissa told us that "I don't believe Atari will be focusing on PSP titles at E3.""

Looks like Atari has abandoned the PSP in search of greener pastures such as the Wii.

Kamalot commented on Safari for Windows, Bugs-a-Plenty

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:00:25 EDT

To everyone claiming, "It is BETA" i'll remind you that GMail is Beta, as are most of their services. They all seem to work quite well, don't they?

Kamalot commented on Home Theater Pool Table is Perfect for People Sick of Having Money

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:00:53 EDT

?
I was expecting the entire tabletop to be a display on which you play virtual pool using motion-sensing, Wii-like controllers.

This is disappointing.

Kamalot commented on First Palm Gandolf Photos

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:41:29 EDT

I'd be downright SHOCKED if a version of this ever appeared running PalmOS. The screen on the demo unit is 4x3, fine for Windows Mobile but not for Palm devices which are typically square 320x320.

Having said that, it does not look bad, better looking than the typical Treo (which I own) and better looking than any blackberry.

Kamalot commented on OQO 02 UMPC In the Works, Sez FCC

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:26:25 EDT

Is this some form of joke? I'm posting this message from my OQO model 2 using the internal Sprint modem.

Kamalot commented on OQO Chipmaker VIA Launches NanoBook, the Cute L'il $600 PDA Killer

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:40:11 EDT

Promethh: OQO has nothing to do with this. This is a reference design from VIA.

Kamalot commented on Car Lost in a Giant Parking Garage? Try This

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:44:19 EDT

My friend SuperTom showed this to me years ago. I thought he was crazy until I tried it myself.